Foundations

Founded by Alireza Pahlavi’s beloved mother, Her Imperial Majesty Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi,
the Foundation is a memorial to the life of a man who experienced the best of Iran and the
worst of Iran, and lived his life with an enduring love for the land of his fathers. Prince
Alireza devoted his entire life to the infinite source of scholarship that is Iran’s rich and
deep history – its languages, music and culture. Through the Foundation, future
generations of young Iranians will have the opportunity to attend Harvard University and
with commitment and pride – make the history of ancient Iran a vibrant and living history
for all Iranians of generations to come.